Thompson, David Bernard “Noochie”

Attended Ebenezer Baptist Church

  • Wednesday, August 7, 2024
David Bernard “Noochie” Thompson
David Bernard “Noochie” Thompson

David Bernard “Noochie” Thompson, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at a local hospital.

He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1971. David served in the United States Navy. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and was a member of the International Brotherhood Workers.

David was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Leo Thompson; mother, Artensie Thompson; brothers, Harvey Thompson and Bobby Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Valerie Thompson, of Chattanooga; son, David (April) Thompson, of Chattanooga; daughters, Yureka Millener, of Fairburn, GA, and Saterial Paris; son, Derrick Lewis; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Leon Thompson, of Chattanooga, and Ronnie Thompson, of Dayton, OH; sisters, Annie Ford, Aldgenette Leatherwood, and Sharon Thompson, all of Chattanooga, Darbara McElroy, of Dallas, TX, and Karen (Ron) Morrison, of Suffolk, VA.

David will lie in state on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at noon in the chapel with Pastor James A. Smith as the eulogist.

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